Our meeting last week was full of childhood reminisces about Christmases past and family traditions just beginning.
After John's modern interpretation of Jungle Bells, and Allan's admission that he's having a hard time accepting that Rylee has a boy friend (nice guy, tho), we went around the room to hear each person's stories.
Justin says his daughter watches Christmas movies all year long.....Will, the eldest of 9, told about "drop it and run" and his family's famous Cherry Roll......Dave is continuing the family tradition of a "Crab Boil"...which reminded him of the original Joe's Crabshack on Tybee Island in Georgia....Carrie is making sure everyone in the family has matching pajamas for Christmas.....and watching Its a Wonderful Life, her favorite movie....for Charles its all about the music.......Cornelia is very "low key" this week, unlike her usual demeanor.......Allan's family will enjoy traditional Clam Chowder and Oyster Stew (NOT!)........Dave remembers pajamas and skiing at Schweitzer......Schubin is enjoying the fact that his parents just moved to Boise....but they are in potty training mode for both a new kitten AND and a puppy...the old dog is not happy.....John relived carrying lit candles home from the candlelight service without burning anyone's hair in the car......Hank is learning Brazilian holiday traditions, but always remembers the glug.....Charlene grew up in the warm south and always remembers people from up north sending sweaters for gifts....gee, thanks!.....Jeff is recalling Christmas stockings stuffed with toothpaste and oranges.....he and Charlene are learning Danish Hygge, a practice of mindfulness.....